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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research mobile network systems and interfaces to interconnected networks
   • Analyse interfaces between cellular mobile network and clients, including public switched telephone network (PSTN) and internet to validate interoperability of individual systems
   • Research latest generation of mobile radio systems and develop plan for integration of emerging cellular technologies to meet future demands and client expectations
2. Analyse constraints imposed by frequency spectrum allocations
   • Analyse techniques to increase system capacity for fixed spectrum bandwidth
   • Plan frequency allocation for cellular network from derived specifications
   • Develop simulation that plots carrier to interference radiation pattern for given cell geometry in reflective environment
3. Analyse operations of major subsystems of cellular network
   • Evaluate major subsystem functions of cellular network and analyse subsystem components to determine capability for upgrades
   • Research and report how major subsystems interface to other network subsystems
   • Simulate transmission path for cellular network
4. Analyse system capability
   • Simulate traffic flow measurements in microcellular environment
   • Produce analytical report on cellular mobile convergence with plan for cellular mobile system integration to existing networks

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

plan a frequency allocation for a cellular network

analyse techniques to increase system capacity for a fixed spectrum bandwidth

develop a plan for integration of emerging cellular technologies

analyse the interfaces between a mobile network and clients

research and report the interfacing of major subsystems to other network subsystems

produce an analytical report on cellular mobile convergence with a plan for cellular mobile system integration to existing networks.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

evaluate allocations and bandwidth requirements of cellular systems

investigate efficiency and system capacity given the spectrum allocation, number of channels required and grade of service

describe equipment subsystem diagnosis and repair procedures

summarise features and differences between major frequency bands and their allocation of licences

compare features and operating requirements of cellular test equipment

outline key features of cellular mobile radio systems

summarise major element functions of a mobile radio system

explain major frequency bands and their allocation of licences

describe a microcellular system

explain minimising latency

outline network components and their functions

provide a detailed summary of transmission lines, transmitter and receiver architecture

summarise radio spectrum in use, specifying restrictions and characteristics

describe radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic energy (EME) hazards

investigate and evaluate antenna performance and mobile components, and their impact on mobile spectrum interference

explain spectrum efficiency

describe system configuration procedures

outline testing network components

summarise the types of adjustments that need to be made when measuring cellular transmission

outline the types of networks that will influence the transmission on the radio path and/or transmission line.

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